Stop and Rest - Personal Retreat

For the last week of 2021 and for 2022 we're introducing Personal Retreats. They take place at the very beginning (May) and end (October) of the season. These are a really pared back version of Serenity Retreat and we've reduced the price to reflect that.

What makes these weeks different?

• Very few (if any) tourists around
• Really, REALLY quiet village
• An opportunity to experience a seaside Greek village as the Greeks do out of season
• Cooler weather for walking
• A great opportunity to drop all timetables/schedules
• Nature at it's season-turning best (think wild and then mirror-like seas and everything else in between)
• All the rooms offered during these weeks have a sofa for lounging and a table for drawing/writing/painting/being creative/journalling
• Your week really is your own to do exactly as you choose
• Very few tavernas open (if any!) so no organised meals together (although we're happy to organise taxis to other nearby towns)
• The choice of cafes is limited compared to high season. although the bakery (great coffee), chemist and supermarkets are all open
• No organised group activities other than meditations five times a week
• Courses are not offered, although we may offer a Qigong Shibashi week (moving meditation).
• Kim is available for deep-diving Kiloby Inquiries work if you wanted it (please email for further info about packages and costs).

Who's most suited to these weeks?

These weeks are probably for you if you're happy to be completely immersed in nature and are content to be (largely) left to your own devices. There may be the chance to catch up with others for meals etc (especially in the May week) but this isn't organised or offered as a selling point. It's best that you come along to these weeks knowing that it's possible that you may be alone for a week, although Kim is around for meditations etc. Perfect if you're really looking to tune into the rhythms of nature - no demands, allowing ourselves to be reflected in the quiet comings and goings of the world.

Do you need to:

• Start or finish a book?
• Catch up on sleep?
• Swaddle yourself in a natural setting and BREATHE?
• Decompress?
• Allow creativity to arise?

Or maybe there's something else entirely? We welcome you all.

We'll have five periods of meditation over the week, comprising two sitting sessions each (none of which are obligatory) in the mornings.

How long is it and how much does it cost?

We'll be together for about an hour a day over five days and payment is by donation.